YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and effective experience for everyone. Facilities Maintenance is an integral part of the organization, ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems to support the smooth functioning of airport operations. The department's success lies in its ability to proactively identify and address maintenance needs, prioritize tasks, and provide timely and effective solutions, thereby minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.Position overviewReporting to the Manager, Maintenance Services, the successful candidate will be responsible or repairing, maintaining, and providing condition assessments of all mechanical infrastructure across the terminal and throughout Sea Island. Your focus will be on passenger loading bridges and ensuring adherence to safe work practices.Why YVR?40-hour work week with generous compensation for overtime workEligible to earn a shift premium of $2.50 per hour for night shifts, along with an additional weekend premium of $2.25 per hour for weekend shifts4 on 4 off, primarily day shiftsExtended health, vision, and dental plans and a $750/year HCSARRSP Matching program – Employee contribute 6% and YVR will contribute 7%Tools suppliedAllocation of work clothingTaxable benefit that includes employer-paid parking, transit passes, or a green commuter rebate of $100 per monthPaid time offComprehensive Sick Leave ProgramAccess to 24/7 fitness facilitiesKey responsibilities include:Perform weekly, monthly, semi-annual, quarterly and annual maintenance on all passenger loading bridges, service lifts, pumps, fans, MUA and other HVAC infrastructureCarry out technical work as prescribed in job plans and where appropriate or necessary, advise,



update and improve job plans in partnership with the planning teamRespond to all trouble calls, diagnose, repair and return to service with minimum downtimeComplete and submit documentation for outages, provide assessment of workflow, best practices and root cause analysis to reduce future occurrencesFile assessment reports along with supporting data including results of analysis and photographs in Maximo or other maintenance tracking software for use by the plant and planning teamKey qualifications include:At least three years of recent, related, practical experience using different types of mechanical and electrical equipment, supplemented by a Red Seal Certification as a MillwrightExcellent analytical and troubleshooting skillsDemonstrated ability to prioritize safety in all work activities and environmentsProven ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently with minimal supervisionExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsA valid BC driver's licenseAlthough notrequired, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.The shift schedule is 4 on 4 off primarily dayshift, with a requirement through winter operations or emergency bridge repair for 24/7 operations. As an employee on a shifted work schedule, you may be eligible for shift and weekend premiums.This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.

📌 Millwright (Vancouver)
🏢 YVR
📍 Vancouver